Saturday, July 1st, 2017

I'm pleased to announce that I'll be joining Bobby Whitlock & CoCo Carmel on lead guitar on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at McGonigel's Mucky Duck in Houston, TX.

As many of you know, Bobby was a co-founder of Derek & the Dominos along with Eric Clapton, Carl Radle and Jim Gordon. He not only sang and played both keys and acoustic guitar on “Layla & Other Assorted Love Songs” but also co-wrote many of the classic songs on that record including "Bellbottom Blues," "Keep On Growing," "Anyday," "Tell The Truth," "Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad?" and "I Looked Away."

Bobby has also appeared on some of rock & roll's greatest albums including George Harrison’s “All things Must Pass” and the Rolling Stones’ “Exile on Main Street.”

Bobby and his wife Coco are featured in the documentary “The Road to Austin” and his autobiography “Bobby Whitlock: A Rock n Roll Autobiography” is a fantastic read. Bobby and CoCo have been traveling playing around the world and making records for the past fourteen years.

Bobby and CoCo have recently recorded a new CD produced by Rob Fraboni (The Rolling Stones, The Band's The Last Waltz, John Lennon, Bob Dylan).

We'll be doing many of the Dominos' songs from the "Layla" album as well as some of Bobby & CoCo's new material and perhaps a few other surprises. I am deeply honored to be playing lead guitar again with Bobby and CoCo.

You don't want to miss this!

http://www.bobbywhitlockandcococarmel.com/

Saturday, April 30th, 2016

There is no mistaking Bobby Whitlock co-founder of Derek & The Dominos who not only recorded “Layla & Other Assorted Love Songs”, but who has also appeared on Rock and Rolls greatest albums including George Harrison’s “All things Must Pass” and the Rolling Stones “Exile on Main Street” and who is now partnered with wife CoCo Carmel to make a formidable duo. Tops in the Austin scene Bobby and CoCo are featured in the newly released Documentary “The Road to Austin”. Bobbys “A Rock n Roll Autobiography” is sustaining high reviews.

The two have been traveling playing around the world and making records for the past fourteen years. CoCo engineers and produces all their records, the latest and greatest being “Carnival Live from Austin”complete with an all star line up.

Bobby and CoCo are setting up the new year with a solo record on Bobby to be produced by Rob Fraboni (The Stones, The Last Waltz, John Lennon, Bob Dylan).

Tuesday, August 12th, 2014

I'll be joined by special guest artist Tommy Dardar along with Jerry Chambers and Bobby Severson for the second "Invitational Super Session."

Tommy and I will take turns fronting the band before opening things up for our guest musicians to join us onstage.

Birraporetti's "Invitational Super Session" series is the place to be for top Houston, regional and touring musicians to come together, network, stretch out and play in a clean, friendly venue with outstanding food, a heck of an Irish bar, great service and a warm, upscale ambience.

Thursday, July 24th, 2014

Come and enjoy a free night of music and family entertainment. The concert event will have outdoor music from the Dow Park Pavilion, refreshments for purchase, and a little bit of summer fun. Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket and enjoy everything from Rock-n-Roll to Folk and Country to the Oldies.

Terry and I will take turns fronting the band as we rock, roll, jump and swing the blues before opening things up for some outstanding guest musicians to join us onstage.

Then on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 I'll be joined by special guest artist Tommy Dardar along with Jerry Chambers and Bobby Severson for the second "Invitational Super Session."

This time Tommy and I will take turns fronting the band before opening things up for our guest musicians to join us onstage.

Birraporetti's "Invitational Super Session" series is the place to be for top Houston, regional and touring musicians to come together, network, stretch out and play in a clean, friendly venue with outstanding food, a heck of an Irish bar, great service and a warm, upscale ambience.

Friday, September 20th, 2013

Tweed Smith w/Nick Michael Taylor

I am very pleased to announce that I am now working with internationally renowned blues/jazz/gospel vocalist Tweed Smith.

In addition to having recorded and toured with WAR from 1979-81, Tweed was part of the American National Touring Company production of "Jesus Christ Superstar" and has worked with artists such as Dianne Reeves, Sly Stone, Sarah Vaughn, Bobby Womack, Ringo Starr and Ron Wood.

Quentin Calva on bass has worked around the U.S., Canada and U.K. with artists such as Joe James, Bobby Alexis, the Delta Flyers, Calvin Owens, Ronnie Renfro and Milton Hopkins. He has also shared the bill with artists such as James Hardin, Robin Trower, Matt “Guitar” Murphy, Foghat and Frank Marino.

Chris Daniels on drums was the drummer for Eli's House Band in Oakland, CA for thirteen years and has worked with such blues greats as Percy Mayfield, Lowell Fulsom, Jimmy McCracklin, Nappy Brown, Charlie Musselwhite, Joe Louis Brown, Buddy Ace, Lady Bianca and Milton Hopkins.

Tweed is an exciting and dynamic performer with world-class star quality. I'm extremely honored and thrilled to be working with her.